Cadiz goalkeeper Jeremias Ledezma won the hearts of the fans in La Liga despite losing to Barcelona by four goals. The Argentinian star’s timely intervention to save the life of a fan who fell unconscious due to a heart attack in the gallery during the match has won the praise of the football world.
The incident happened in the 81st minute when Barcelona was leading 2-0 in the match. The man in the gallery behind the post suddenly collapsed. Ladesma immediately intervened to save his life. Before the match was stopped, Ledesma ran to the dugout, grabbed the team’s medical kit and threw it to the medics who were near the concussed man.
Meanwhile, the incident comes to the referee’s attention. The game was then suspended.
A video of Ledesma running and throwing a medical kit went viral on social media. Many people have come forward to praise the star’s good spirit. A quick electric pulse was given to the fan and life was restored. At this time, the stars and those in the gallery were praying for the fan. Pictures of Barca defender Ronald Araujo and Cadiz player Fali praying are also circulating on social media.
After initial treatment, the fan was admitted to the intensive care unit of a nearby hospital. The match resumed after an hour. A fan posted on Twitter that Ledesma’s honest intervention saved someone’s life.